MARIA Vari describes Campbelltown Council's decision to build a footpath on a trouble-prone street as a "win for disability standards".

But it's really her victory.

The disability advocate successfully petitioned the council for a footpath on Coronation Ave after a series of near-misses for disabled residents living there.

Ms Vari, the Campbelltown manager of Community Accommodation and Respite Agencies (CARA), said that the respite home residents - including three in wheelchairs - had previously been forced to navigate on an uneven dirt footpath.

"As it is, our residents have to cross the road just to get to a paved footpath," she said.

"It's crazy.

"Cars come down here so fast and we've had several near-misses, trips and falls."

Ms Vari first approached the council about the footpath in July.

She said she was "thrilled" it would act.

"People with disabilities are normal, everyday human beings,'' she said.

"A new footpath encourages their independence by allowing them to get out into the community unassisted.

"This is a win for people with disabilities - not just on this street, but everywhere."

CARA resident Anton Sagrillo, who has cerebral palsy, said he was frustrated by the condition of the existing footpath.

Pandy Tsimboukis, who has lived at the site for eight years, said he was looking forward to walking his dog on the street.

"It's good news," he said.

"It's going to make things easier for me."

Campbelltown chief executive Paul Di Iulio said the council planned to have the footpath installed by August next year.

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